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coastal [noun]

Vazi la Kanga

Maana (Definition)

Traditional lightweight cotton wrap decorated with vibrant borders and Swahili proverbs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal kanga garment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vazi kanga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alijifunga vazi la kanga zuri kabla ya kwenda barazani."

Translation: Mother wrapped herself in a beautiful coastal kanga garment before going to the porch.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kanga
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